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Senior Database Administrator

Senior Database Administrator

GEHA HealthLincoln, NE, US
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GEHA (Government Employees Health Association, Inc.) is a nonprofit member association that provides medical and dental benefits to more than two million federal employees and retirees, military retirees and their families. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

GEHA has one mission : To empower federal workers to be healthy and well. Offering one of the largest medical and dental benefit provider networks available to federal employees in the United States, GEHA empowers health and wellness by meeting its members where they are, when they need care.

We are seeking a Senior Database Administrator to enhance and secure enterprise database systems across both on-prem and cloud environments. This is a senior-level technical role focused on ensuring optimal performance, availability, and security of high-profile databases through proactive maintenance, troubleshooting, and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

  • Administer, maintain, and optimize relational databases (e.g., SQL Server, Azure SQL, Snowflake, PostgreSQL).
  • Lead performance tuning, indexing, query optimization, and root cause analysis to ensure high availability and data integrity.
  • Monitor system health and proactively resolve bottlenecks, blocking issues, and anomalies.
  • Track and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) to support capacity planning and system health.

Cloud Environment Management

  • Support and manage cloud-based database environments across all platforms.
  • Lead migrations, integrations, and operations in cloud ecosystems using best practices for scalability, reliability, and cost-efficiency.
  • Utilize cloud-native tools for monitoring, automation, and diagnostics.

    • Security, Compliance & Governance

  • Partner with security teams to design and enforce robust database security protocols, including encryption, access controls, and cloud IAM policies.
  • Ensure compliance with HIPAA, PII, PHI, and other regulatory frameworks.
  • Conduct audits, implement remediation plans, and maintain secure data workflows across environments.

    • Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Systems or related field; equivalent experience or certifications may be considered.
  • 7+ years of experience in database administration, including mastery of relational database systems (e.g., Microsoft SQL Server, Azure SQL, Snowflake, PostgreSQL).
  • Strong understanding of HIPAA data privacy regulations.
  • Strong understanding of database security principles, access control, and compliance frameworks.
  • Proficiency in SQL, Snowflake, and scripting tools such as PowerShell and Terraform.

    • What We Offer

  • Competitive pay / salary ranges.
  • Incentive plan.
  • Health / Vision / Dental benefits effective day one.
  • 401(k) retirement plan company match.
  • Robust employee well-being program.
  • Paid Time Off.
  • Personal Community Enrichment Time.

    • GEHA is an Equal Opportunity Employer, which means we will not discriminate against any individual based on sex, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, age, military status, genetic information, veteran status, pregnancy, marital status, gender identity, and sexual orientation, as well as all other characteristics and qualities protected by federal, state, or local law.

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